Support Worker

Priory; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,529 - 31,202; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Birthday holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Enhanced maternity pay

Job summary

Priory’s Lighthouse residential home in Stroud seeks a Support worker with an NVQ2 in Health & Social Care to join a compassionate team. You will supervise young people aged 13–18 with complex mental health needs, assisting with daily living, educational activities, and therapeutic routines.

We offer on-site parking, training and development, and a range of benefits. A full driving licence is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or higher recognised qualification.
• GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support educational needs and participate in activities.
• Complete daily notes and update care plans.

Skills

Positive and proactive approach

Patience

Resilience

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care

GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Lighthouse

Compensation: £28 / year

Description

The Lighthouse has an opportunity for a Support worker with a NVQ2 in Health & Social Care to join our team.

Salary | £28.366. Full Time role of hours per week.

The Lighthouse is a 5 bed specialist residential home for young people aged 13–18 with complex mental health needs and associated risk taking behaviours. We are situated within walking distance from Stroud town centre allowing access from all major bus and train routes into the town. Our aim here at The Lighthouse is to ensure that the young people we invest in have the best residential experience in a therapeutic and homely environment. Care here is individually tailored to meet their needs and ensure the best outcome by investing in our young people’s future. You will be responsible for the supervision of our young people who display a range of behaviours relating to their mental health following their previous trauma. Participating in activities and engaging our young people around the home and within their daily routine as well as ensuring their educational needs are met.

Lighthouse benefits from local bus connections and access to nearby rail services in Stroud, with good road links via surrounding routes.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met; including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks. To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintains professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.

What you’ll bring to the role

Experience

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths.
• Positive and pro-active approach. Experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate Big heart and passion to make a difference to children and young people Patience, enthusiasm and resilience Full driving licence preferred but not essential

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses